Managing Executive: Finance Shared Services

BCXP; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm is seeking a Managing Executive: Finance Shared Services to ensure accuracy in finance processes and drive automation. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in financial operations, with expertise in major ERP platforms and a strong understanding of financial governance. This role offers opportunities to lead key financial strategies and engage with C-suite executives.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years’ experience in charge of financial operations.
• Deep understanding of financial management and governance.
• Experience with major ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and compliance in finance processes.
• Design and implement a modern Finance Shared Services model.
• Oversee end-to-end General Accounting operations.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Impactful Communication

Digital Transformation

Risk and Cost benefit analysis

Education

NQF 8: Honours Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting or related field

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

Managing Executive: Finance Shared Services

The role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in high-volume finance processes, while driving automation, process excellence, and cost efficiency. The incumbent will design and implement a modern Finance Shared Services model, enabling scalability, supporting BCX’s XaaS transformation, and providing a strong foundation for financial data integrity.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Translates business strategy into Finance strategy for the Finance Shared Services capability and provides direction, tactics and support for the overall financial health of BCX, business value growth and return on investments.
• Design and maintain accounting processes for subscription-based revenue recognition and deferred revenue management.
• Integrate real-time financial analytics into business decision-making (rolling forecasts, ARR/MRR tracking).
• Support dynamic forecasting aligned to XaaS growth models through the providing of accurate financial data management.
• Understand and evaluate the financial implications of shifting revenue streams from one-time sales to recurring subscriptions. This includes impact on cash flow, profitability, and customer lifetime value, as well as pricing models, contract terms, and revenue recognition practices. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align XaaS transformation efforts with overall business objectives and ensure that financial strategies support innovation, scalability, and customer success.
• Oversee end-to-end General Accounting operations and lead financial reporting processes, providing timely, accurate, and insightful reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and forecasts within strategic guidelines, directing and coordinating activities to achieve revenue achievement and cost containment.
• Oversee the Transaction Processing Services, incl Intercompany Transactions, Reconciliations and Financial Data Management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage audit preparation and ensure clean audit outcomes (internal and external).
• Anticipate and identify risks that could impact BCX business performance. Develop response strategy and helps to manage these risks. Review governance structures and make sure they are optimised for delivering on BCX business strategy.
• Embed strong financial controls, ensuring audit-readiness and SOX compliance (where applicable).

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Strategic Planning
• Impactful Communication
• Digital Transformation
• Risk and Cost benefit analysis

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Job Match
• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Delivering Results
• Capability Building

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 8: Honours Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting or related field

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Experience

12-15 years’ experience in charge of financial operations:

• Deep understanding of financial management and governance
• Experience with major ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, or similar).
• Experience in a large, complex IT Services organization is highly advantageous.
• Incumbent must have proven business acumen with experience in C-suite stakeholder engagement.

Certifications

Accounting body (e.g.SAICA, SAIPA)

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Direct reports: 1 - 5
• Interact with similar levels, C-suite executives and various stakeholders, at all levels within and outside BCX.

Special Requirements / Employment Condition